The Keller Firm Blog

    No single deadline applies to every lawsuit involving an undisclosed property defect in Texas. How long a buyer may have to file a claim can depend on the legal theory involved, when the claim accrued, when the problem was discovered, and whether a rule such as the discovery rule or fraud...

    Generally, you cannot remove a valid co-owner from a Texas property title without that person's agreement or a legal basis to change the ownership reflected in the property's records. If the co-owner agrees to give up their share of the property, they may be able to sign a new deed tran...

Usually, one heir cannot sell the entire inherited property without authority from the other owners or legal authority to act for the estate. However, an executor or administrator may have authority to sell estate property without getting separate permission from every beneficiary, depe...

Yes, an HOA may be able to foreclose on a home in Texas for certain unpaid assessments. However, foreclosure depends on the HOA's recorded property documents and Texas law requirements. For many residential HOAs governed by Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code, specific notices and other steps ...

  Common Causes of Commercial Lease Disputes  Commercial lease disputes arise for many reasons, but several issues appear more frequently than others. Below are several dispute types that commonly arise in Texas commercial leases, along with practical considerations that may help partie...

Learn about common HOA disputes in Texas, homeowner rights, and when HOA litigation may be necessary to resolve disputes involving governing documents and property restrictions.

  What Is Specific Performance?  Specific performance is an equitable remedy that requires a party to perform its contractual obligations rather than simply paying monetary damages.  In Texas Real Estate transactions, this often means asking the court to require a buyer to purcha...

Discover foundation problems after buying a house in Texas? Learn about Texas seller disclosure laws, undisclosed property defects, and your legal options.

When a Texas real estate demand letter is needed, the first formal letter can shape the entire dispute. A strong pre-suit demand letter can clarify the issues, preserve rights, create settlement leverage, and sometimes help avoid litigation altogether.  What separates a demand letter that ge...

Imagine you are just days away from a foreclosure or a key hearing in a Texas real estate case, and you receive notice that the other party has filed for bankruptcy. What could happen next?    What Is the Automatic Stay in a Texas Real Estate Dispute?  Under Federal law, when someone ...

  Basic Definition of a Bona Fide Purchaser in Texas In Texas, a bona fide purchaser is a person who acquires property in good faith, for valuable consideration, and without notice of another person's claim or interest in the property. Texas authorities commonly describe the doctrine this w...

Identify the most common Texas Real Estate disputes, what each one means, and how a Real Estate attorney could help you resolve it.

Learn how Texas SB 1734 creates additional processes for challenging forged deeds, fraudulent liens, and suspicious property filings that may create clouded title and ownership disputes.

    What To Do If a Forged Deed Is Recorded Against Your Texas Property  Finding out that a forged deed has been recorded against your Texas property is alarming—and it can feel overwhelming. The good news is that Texas law treats forged deeds as serious problems, and there a...

Imagine searching Texas county records for your property, only to discover a forged deed transferring your home or land to someone else without your consent. In Texas, a forged deed can become part of the public record before anyone notices—making it critical to understand how this ...

For most Texas homebuyers, sellers, and property owners, “lis pendens” is a term they only encounter when a real estate dispute or title issue has already surfaced.   Understanding what it means and what options may be available can dictate how you navigate your next steps.    ...

Distressed property in Texas can offer opportunity—but also hidden title risks. Learn what investors should evaluate before bidding at foreclosure auctions.

Texas does not have a unified short-term rental (STR) law. The absence of a statewide framework introduces nuance and jurisdiction-specific interpretation, contributing to a significant number of investor disputes.  Without a statewide framework, the rules governing your Airbnb or VRBO prope...

Owning multiple properties is common for Texas investors, but keeping a close eye on each one can be difficult. When a property isn't actively monitored, it can create opportunities for bad actors to record unauthorized documents.  In many cases, investors do not discover that a fraudulent d...

Texas is a highly active market for real estate investments, and with that comes a high volume of renovation projects, value-add acquisitions, and fix-and-flip transactions. If you are active in this space, a mechanics lien is a legal issue you may encounter — either as a risk on a property you o...

A seller backed out of your Texas real estate contract. Here is what the TREC default provisions say about earnest money, specific performance, and other remedies that may be available to buyers.

A new bipartisan housing bill aims to increase supply, reduce regulatory delays, and limit institutional investor activity. Here’s what it could mean for Texas real estate markets.

Unreleased liens and mortgages are a common cause of delayed closings in Texas real estate. Learn what Schedule C of your title commitment means and what Texas home buyers should review before closing day.

Title issues like existing easements are common in Texas real estate transactions. Learn what Schedule B exceptions mean before closing

Short-term rental dispute in Texas? Learn when a co-owner can force the sale of an Airbnb property and how Texas partition law affects short-term rental investments.